In Common Cause
The Wilmington College Board of Trustees recently approved a new institutional strategic plan entitled In Common Cause, which emphasizes a collective commitment to seven Key Pillars identified by the campus community as critical to the college’s future success. The plan will serve as a comprehensive roadmap to guide the college over the next three years, supporting its mission of educating, inspiring, and preparing each student for a life of service and success.
The development of the strategic plan resulted from an 18-month-long process involving diverse stakeholders and multiple listening and visioning sessions. Through a set of seven Key Pillars (see pages 11-17) of the Annual Report), the plan commits to providing robust student support systems, expanding networks and partnerships, engaging new international programs, and delivering high-impact academic experiences for all students.
Key goals include enhancing morale among faculty, staff, and students; boosting enrollment through targeted recruitment efforts; increasing retention by supporting student success; infusing Quaker core values into operations and programming; and securing new and diverse revenue streams.
Next steps include engaging a project management team to lead the articulation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), timelines, benchmarks, and reporting processes. This team will ensure regular tracking of key aspects of the strategic plan and transparent communication of progress to the campus and extended community. This structured approach will ensure accountability and drive the successful implementation of the strategic plan’s initiatives.